Important Dates

FINANCIAL AID UPDATE:

April through August are high processing times for the financial aid office, during this time our availability may be limited.

You can find the answer to most questions on our website and we will respond to emails typically within 1-2 business days.

Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Fall 2024

DateActivity
The week of August 19Fall financial aid refund disbursement via direct deposit begins. An email notification will be sent to any students not enrolled in direct deposit when a paper check has been mailed or is ready pick up at Student Accounting, Dutton Hall, Room 2100.
September 15Fall Tuition Due Date
Deferred Payment Plan enrollment and first installment payment deadline
September 16Office Financial Aid will begin accepting Revision Request for Additional Expense and Appeal for Alternate Student Expense Budget
October/November2024-2025 King Hall General Scholarship Application (2L &3L) becomes available 
December 1The 2025-2026 FAFSA opens (tentative).
Application deadline is March 2
December 9Deadline to submit Revision Request for Additional Expense and Appeal for Alternate Student Expense Budget for funds to disburse before winter break
December 16Deadline to complete Federal Exit Loan Counseling for December 2023 graduates who borrowed loans at UC Davis
December 20Expected date for Spring semester tuition charges to post on MyBill (must be registered for charges to post)

Spring 2025

DateActivity
The week of January 6Spring financial aid refund disbursement via direct deposit begins. An email notification will be sent to any students not enrolled in direct deposit when a paper check has been mailed or is ready for pick up at Student Accounting, Dutton Hall, Room 2100.
January 15Spring Tuition Due Date
Deferred Payment Plan enrollment and first installment payment deadline
March 2Deadline to file 2024-2025  FAFSA
March 15Regents Bar Study Loan application becomes available. Deadline for December 2024 graduates to apply is June 30, 2025. Deadline for May 2025 graduates to apply is December 31, 2025.
April 25Last day to do the following:
Request 2024-2025 Direct loans
Submit Revision Request for Additional Expenses form
Submit Summer Work-study Application
May TBD2025-2026 Financial Aid awards for current students available to view in MyAwards.
May 2Deadline for members of the graduating Class of 2024 who borrowed loans at UC Davis to complete federal and institutional exit loan counseling
May 16Deadline to submit completed Visiting Student Agreement if you plan to study at another ABA approved law school during summer 2025

Summer 2025

DateActivity
Mid-June2025-2026  UC Davis Student Parent Child-Care Funding Program Application becomes available
Late July - Early AugustEnroll in Direct Deposit
July 31Last day to Accept Direct Loans to receive funds in time for the start of fall semester
July 31Last date to electronically authorize current year financial aid to pay Prior Term Debt Form (Less than $200 only) in MyAwards
Expected date for Fall semester tuition charges to post on MyBill (must be registered for charges to post)
Week of August 18Scholarships, Grants and Loan funds disburse for Fall 2025 semester